NSG432 Exam 2 Study Guide Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Comprehensive Questions (Frequently Tested) and Complete Solutions Graded A+ – GCU

NSG432 Exam 2 Study Guide Nursing Care of the Childbearing
Family Comprehensive Questions (Frequently Tested) and
Complete Solutions Graded A+ – GCU



Question:
What does APGAR stand for Answer:
Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, Respirations




Question:
What is APGAR used for Answer:
to determine how the baby is adapting to extrauterine life




Question:
When is APGAR performed Answer:
1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes if needed




Question:

,normal HR for newborn
Answer: 110-160 bpm




Question: normal RR
for newborn Answer:
30-60 bpm




Question:
Acrocyanosis Answer:
blueish color in extremities, normal finding in newborn and can last up to 24 hrs




Question:
what is the gestational age/Ballard exam used for
Answer:
to approximate gestational age. Gives us a clue if there is something to be aware
of in the newborn.




Question:

,characteristics of a full term baby
Answer:
wrinkles and well flexed extremities




Question:
characteristics of an overterm baby
Answer:
peeling skin, over wrinkly




Question:
characteristics of a preterm baby
Answer:
skin is not wrinkled, smooth. skin is translucent and red. not much flexion (flaccid)




Question:
what should be assessed on the newborns head
Answer:
Posterior (triangle) and Anterior (diamond) fontanel, Cone head (caput), bruising
such as a cephalohematoma, possible scalp electrodes, eyes even with ears, eyes
at appropriate spacing apart from each other




Question:

, what can cause a sunken anterior
fontanel Answer: dehydration




Question:
what can cause a bulging anterior fontanel
intracranial pressure
Answer:




Question:
S&S of respiratory distress Answer:
nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, and blue coloring




Question:
Moro reflex Answer:
startle reflex




Question:
babinski's reflex